Acidic pH-Triggered Membrane Fusion Enables Lyophilized Lipid Nanoparticles as Potent Cryoprotectants for Human Erythrocytes.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202502455
Abstract: The cryopreservation of human red blood cells (RBCs) is essential for maintaining a stable blood supply, but current glycerol‐based methods are hindered by complex and time‐consuming post‐thaw processing. While trehalose is a promising biocompatible cryoprotectant,… read more here.
Keywords: membrane fusion; acidic triggered; fusion; triggered membrane ... See more keywords
Mechanism of Action of pH-Triggered Membrane Active Peptides
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2016.11.2839
Abstract: The plasma membrane insulates a cell from its outside environment, serving as a selectively impermeable barrier across which only small or hydrophobic molecules can pass. Although the membrane is necessary for life, it is also… read more here.
Keywords: membrane active; triggered membrane; action triggered; active peptides ... See more keywords